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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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After Tesco shares spike sharply upwards, are they still a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) share price has kicked upwards after a good set of first-half results. But is it still…

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As the NatWest share price shrugs off the threat of a big fine, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest (LON: NWG) share price has nearly doubled in a year. Will news of a likely large fine knock…

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Can the Diageo share price keep flying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Diageo (LON: DGE) share price has been one of the FTSE 100's best for a decade, and I missed…

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This penny stock has doubled in a year. Am I too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

This stock isn’t far off the magic 100p barrier and close to losing its penny status. Should I buy before…

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Which attracts me more now, the TUI or easyJet share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Both the easyJet (LON: EZJ) and TUI (LON: TUI) share prices are falling Wednesday, on a weak day for UK…

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The Boohoo share price has crashed, what should I do?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged on first-half earnings weakness. Should I sell now, or top up with…

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Why did the BT share price just crash? And should I buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when I thought the BT (LON: BT.A) share price was set to recover, it hits a new crunch. Is…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price go in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has been gaining as the company hits its milestones. Can it climb further as…

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Where will the IAG share price go in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airline (LON: IAG) share price has been gaining. Can it climb further as we head into October?

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Morrisons takeover battle reaches £7bn at auction

| Alan Oscroft

The battle for control of supermarket chain Morrisons (LON: MRW) is all but over, after the weekend's auction saw bidding…

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Evergrande shares suspended ahead of possible buyout news

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in the heavily indebted Chinese firm Evergrande have crashed 80% in 2021. It now sounds like it's on the…

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Has the JD Wetherspoon (JDW) share price hit rock bottom?

| Alan Oscroft

The JD Wetherspoon (LON: JDW) share price rises, despite 2021's record losses due to Covid restrictions. Should I buy this…

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Why has the AO World share price just crashed 20%?

| Alan Oscroft

The AO World share price has suffered in 2021, made worse by the latest trading update. But it has me…

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As the Darktrace share price falls back, do I see a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price has more than trebled since IPO in May. But it's dipping again now, so perhaps I…

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Will this latest news give the Lloyds Share price a boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has been climbing so far in September. But will the latest upbeat economic news give it…

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Will the Tesco share price come under pressure in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) share price has had a good couple of years. But how will it fare now the…

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What’s happening with the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price plunges, I'm once again back to wondering whether I should buy some…

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Here’s why the falling BATS share price makes me want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) share price has collapsed over five years. Here's why I think it could be…

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As the Next (NXT) share price is boosted by H1 results, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next (LON: NXT) share price has soared over the past two years. H1 results look strong, but is the…

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AstraZeneca (AZN) shares gain on acquisition news

| Alan Oscroft

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) expands its presence in rare disease development with a further acquisition, sending its shares higher.

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Why is this overlooked FTSE 100 stock leading the market?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 stock has been lagging behind the index for six months. But it's just turned upwards on the…

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Why has the Go-Ahead (GOG) share price crashed 20%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Go-Ahead share price (LON: GOG) has crashed after the firm released a major bombshell regarding its Southeastern rail franchise.

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Why has the Cineworld (CINE) share price jumped 15%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price has soared 15% in just over a day. Will this week's 'Bond Bounce' turn into a…

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Why has the Petrofac share price jumped 50% in two days?

| Alan Oscroft

The Petrofac share price has been hammered by a Serious Fraud Office investigation. That's drawing to a close, so is…

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The easyJet and IAG share prices are climbing again. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has climbed 34% since mid-September, while the easyJet share price is up 25%. Which is the…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price (SMT) is soaring. Am I too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price has almost doubled in the past two years. But it's still only…

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Prudential shares gain on news of Hong Kong offer price

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price has started the week well, after the insurer released details of its new Hong Kong issue…

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Rolls-Royce share price boosted by new $2.6bn US contract

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price climbs 7% as the aero engine maker wins a major new contract to power the US…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks to watch in October

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for new FTSE 100 investments in the coming months. Here are three top companies with news coming in…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to watch in October

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three FTSE 250 companies with updates due in October. I expect results to be solid, but I'll be…

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These FTSE 100 share buybacks are making me think of buying

| Alan Oscroft

After a tough year in 2020, FTSE 100 share buybacks are soaring in 2021. Are these companies right to buy…

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FTSE 100: the week in review

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 has had an erratic week, with the aviation business gaining ground on renewed flying optimism. And we…

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The BP share price: a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been rising since its 2020 slump. I examine the rebased shares and dividends to decide…

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What’s happening to the Amigo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Amigo share price has had a rocky ride in 2021. But bankruptcy fears are receding, and the shares are…

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As the Tesco share price climb continues, where will it end the year?

| Alan Oscroft

I see conflicting pressures on the Tesco share price (LON: TSCO) in the coming months. Here's why I'm optimistic about…

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The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) share price is falling, and I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) share price has gone nowhere in five years, while AZN shares have soared. Here's why I'm…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price leads the FTSE 100, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price is beating the rest of the FTSE 100 in a very good week for…

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Royal Mail reports big revenue jump, beating 2019 levels

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Mail Group reports strong domestic parcels revenue growth compared to pre-pandemic 2019, ahead of interim results due in November.

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The BT share price has crashed 20% since June. I smell a buying opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

After a good start to 2021, the BT share price has slumped. But a small uptick in recent days makes…

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The IAG share price has climbed 20%. Is there a lot more to come?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has leapt by 20% in a week, on the back of some healthy financial news. Is…

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